January 2012 - Quintessence

Living with Color in Connecticut Part II

For any who missed Monday’s post, we are continuing our tour of an amazing Diamond Baratta designed house in Connecticut,… Read More

There are some people who live in neutral, some who live in drive and some who live in overdrive. The… Read More

To be honest, I was going to write about a different movie today to kick off the Oscar season, but… Read More

While some of you already know, I had to take just a brief moment to acknowledge those who nominated me… Read More

Today is the beginning of the new lunar year in China. As the most important holiday in the country, people… Read More

Considering my posts this week, you’ve probably guessed the feature today is a British film (even though Dark Shadows is… Read More

Between the mania for Downton Abbey and the popularity of Will and Kate, it’s clear British style is making a… Read More

I knew it would happen eventually. With the vampire mania of the last few years, it was just a matter of… Read More

I received many beautiful design and coffee table books for Christmas this year (a few admittedly from me to me)…. Read More

I have long been a fan of Peter Fasano‘s appealing fabrics and wallpapers, so when designer friend Mally Skok (below)… Read More

It’s been a slow reentry after the holidays here. I’d become accustomed to the kids’ schedule – late nights playing… Read More